“Most young hockey players dream of playing in college or the NHL. For me that journey started when I played for the Springfield Jr. Pics. I’m excited to see Mass/Conn United bring back the team that paved the way for many players from Western Mass and northern Connecticut. Mass/Conn United continues to show that it is the leader in player development for boys and girls in the area.” Frank Vatrano, NHL Florida Panthers

For over thirty years, the program currently known as Mass/Conn United, has developed nearly every player from this area that has gone on to play at the highest levels of hockey. From Bill Guerin (4-time Stanley Cup winner) to Frank Vatrano (Florida Panthers) to John Leonard (UMass-Amherst); from Kacey Bellamy (Team USA Olympic Gold Medalist) to Kayla Lessard (Bowdoin College) to Eleni Tebano (Dartmouth College).

Don’t miss your chance to be the next success story to play for Mass/Conn United!

Enfield, CT - Mass/Conn United is excited to announce the formation of limited travel AAA teams for the 2019-’20 season.

The Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds Limited-Travel AAA program is designed to provide players an opportunity to play for enjoyment, fitness and fellowship. Skill development and team concepts will be stressed. This program will allow players to experience competitive independent and league play, with limited travel, in an environment that provides a fun learning experience. It is ideal for players and families who wish to participate in a hockey program without the demands of a heavy travel schedule.

Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds Limited-Travel program costs will be affordable for those tranisitioning from the area's recreational programs.

The Jr. TBirds will field Limited-Travel AAA teams at the following levels:

Players interested in the Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds Limited-Travel program should attend Mass/Conn United tryouts. Click HERE to register for tryouts and learn more about Mass/Conn United and its offerings.

Prospective players and coaches should contact Keith Hillebrecht at khillebrecht@etrinks.com.

Mass/Conn United (MCU) is Western New England’s largest travel youth hockey organization for boys and girls, with teams competing in the United States Premier Hockey League (EHF Division), New England Girls Hockey League and Eastern Minor Hockey League. MCU’s member programs, Connecticut Jr. Huskies, Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds, Springfield Jr. Pics and New England Jr. Falcons, offer development opportunities for ages 4 to 19.

New England Jr. Falcons 2010 Elites bring home another banner for ETR with the NH Monarchs President’s Day Tourney Championship!!! The 10 Elites ran the table and capped off a perfect 6-0 weekend with a big 7-1 semifinal win over the East Coast Wizards and a 4-3 double OT nailbiter win over Atlantic Thunder in finals. Congratulations to Coach Latulippe and the team!!!

Enfield, CT / West Springfield, MA —Mass/Conn United (MCU) announced today that it will expand operations for its Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds Girls program into the Olympia Ice Center beginning with the 2019-’20 season. The Jr. Thunderbirds are a Tier 1 and Tier 2 Massachusetts Hockey state-bound and USA Hockey national-bound program competing in the New England Girls Hockey League (NEGHL).

“Today’s announcement brings an opportunity for the region’s aspiring hockey players to compete at the Tier 1 and Tier 2 state and national-bound levels in addition to playing in what is largely regarded as the country’s best youth hockey league for female players,” stated Mass/Conn United General Manager Keith Hillebrecht. “We look forward to working with the Olympia Ice Center and expanding our Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds Girls program.”

“As Mass/Conn United continues to grow, so do the opportunities for female hockey players. With multiple levels of play, the NEGHL has a division that suits all Jr. Thunderbirds players whether it be at the Tier 1 or Tier 2 level,” said Carol Lessard, Mass/Conn United Girls Director. “The league play, in addition to our path to the Mass Hockey State Tournament and USA Hockey Nationals, makes the Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds the premier program for players from Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.”

About Mass/Conn United

Mass/Conn United (MCU) is Western New England’s largest travel youth hockey organization for boys and girls, with teams competing in the United States Premier Hockey League (EHF Division), New England Girls Hockey League and Eastern Minor Hockey League. MCU’s member programs, Connecticut Jr. Huskies, Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds, Springfield Jr. Pics and New England Jr. Falcons, offer development opportunities for ages 4 to 19.

2019-'20 tryout registration for the Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds Girls program is now open!

For over thirty years, the program currently known as Mass/Conn United, has developed nearly every player from this area that has gone on to play at the highest levels of hockey. From Bill Guerin (4-time Stanley Cup winner) to Frank Vatrano (Florida Panthers) to John Leonard (UMass-Amherst); from Kacey Bellamy (Team USA Olympic Gold Medalist) to Kayla Lessard (Bowdoin College) to Eleni Tebano (Dartmouth College).

Don’t miss your chance to be the next success story to play for Mass/Conn United!

Home of the Connecticut Jr. Huskies, Springfield Jr. Thunderbirds and New England Jr. Falcons

Mass/Conn United was founded on the premise that youth hockey players, boys and girls, would benefit greatly from a development model that provides all aspects of training within one program. Mass/Conn United will offer the area’s best coaching staff, advanced training for skaters and goalies, video review sessions, parent/player guidance, academic support and community relations opportunities.

Proud members of the United States Premier Hockey League – EHF Division, New England Girls Hockey League and Eastern Minor Hockey League.